Warning
GeneralChanges are coming to the Tigiwon Community House. In 2026, this historic site will be closed to accommodate heavy maintenance. If you have questions, contact Mike Beach, Recreation Staff Officer, Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District 970-827-5159 or michael.beach@usda.gov . *This facility is for private visitors only and not available for commercial use.
About Tigiwon Community House
Location Tigiwon Community House
Address:
Eagle Holy Cross Ranger District Po Box 190
Minturn, CO, 81645
United States
From Denver, go approximately 105 miles to exit 171. Take Highway
24 south through the town of Minturn to the Tigiwon Road/Forest Service Road 707 and turn right. Follow the Tigiwon Road approximately 6 miles
to the Community House. Make sure you pick up a free Motor Vehicle Use Map either at the White River National Forest webpage or at the office located in Minturn. This map will direct you to what Forest Service roads are open to motorized travel by the kind of vehicle and time of year.
The parking area in front of the community house can accommodate approximately 15-20 cars.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.5233 / -106.42
Elevation: 3025 feet
Policies & Rules
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The road to the Community House is narrow and rocky, but passable for most passenger cars |
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Fees for facility are as follows: 1-50 people = $85.00 51-100 people = $110.00 101-150 people = $160.00 151-200 people = $210.00 |
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This is a day-use area only; overnight camping prohibited |
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There is no drinking water or electricity hook-ups at this site. Use of generators is prohibited. |
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The road is closed in winter and spring (November 23 to June 20) to motor vehicles except snowmobiles |
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Summer day use is from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. |
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The facility is locked with a combination lock |
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Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org. |
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Amplified music is permitted between 8 am and 10 pm. Music shall be 80 decibels or less as to not disturb other forest users. |
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Pre-paid food and drink vendors and an event officiant are permissible so long as the vendor and/or officiant only provide services to the guests of the event. No other service shall be offered to other recreation visitors. |
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Flowers and other decorations are allowed so long as all items are removed immediately post event and not be allowed to blow away or be strewn about the site. Decoration shall not be affixed to natural features such as trees, rocks, or other vegetation. |
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Commercial filming and still photography are permissible so long as the products are only available to the client who booked the venue. No other re-sale is allowable. |
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Additional pre-paid seating and appropriately sized tents are permissible at this venue. All tents and seating shall be placed on hardened surfaces. |
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Release or throwing of animals, vegetation, or any other materials is prohibited. This is a natural forest environment, and all celebratory items shall reflect the setting. |
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All vendor-provided equipment shall be removed by site check out time as described on Recreation.gov. The reservation holder is responsible for removal of all equipment and conduct of their vendor. |
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralChanges are coming to the Tigiwon Community House. In 2026, this historic site will be closed to accommodate heavy maintenance. If you have questions, contact Mike Beach, Recreation Staff Officer, Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District 970-827-5159 or michael.beach@usda.gov . *This facility is for private visitors only and not available for commercial use.
